Senior Production Planning & Improvements Lead

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc. seeks a Production Planning Supervisor to lead the planning function and support the Customer Service team. You will manage part of the daily workload, develop and maintain workload plans, and ensure routings are accurate and efficient.

Direct escalation for planning activities will be required as well as prioritizing tasks based on demand and capacity. Partner with warehouse leadership to balance resources, resolve bottlenecks, and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant operational experience considered.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse operations, production planning, or related operational environment.
• 3+ years of experience in workload planning, production scheduling, capacity planning, or operational coordination.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or improving routings, workflows, work instructions, or standard operating procedures strongly preferred.
• Experience leading process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including data analysis, reporting, and planning tools.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems to manage production planning, inventory, routings, and operational workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production planning function and provide direction to the Customer Service team.
• Personally manage a portion of the daily planning workload and supervise the overall planning function.
• Develop and maintain daily and weekly workload plans to support warehouse and operational execution.
• Create, review, and maintain routings for operational accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary resource and escalation point for production planning activities.
• Prioritize workloads based on customer demand and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with warehouse leadership to balance workload and address bottlenecks.
• Maintain hands-on understanding of planning processes and provide operational support as needed.
• Review processes to identify opportunities for improvement and lead implementation of solutions.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, routing templates, and planning procedures.
• Use data analysis and metrics to prioritize and measure improvement initiatives.
• Champion automation and system enhancements to reduce manual effort.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Continuous improvement

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc. seeks a Production Planning Supervisor to lead the planning function and support the Customer Service team. You will manage part of the daily workload, develop and maintain workload plans, and ensure routings are accurate and efficient.

Direct escalation for planning activities will be required as well as prioritizing tasks based on demand and capacity. Partner with warehouse leadership to balance resources, resolve bottlenecks, and improve processes.